Chapter 1: The Madman’s Castle
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The Duke was rumoured to have been a cruel man, everyone in the land thought of him as a madman. Rumours of The Duke’s infamous harem were commonplace, causing him to have quite the reputation. Tales of young women being kidnapped and eventually ending up in the Duke’s castle were but mere folklore, until an increase in wives being kidnapped began.
The local grooms were becoming restless as their beautiful brides were being taken away, they knew it was the Duke's work. Some believe the Duke takes the brides to kill them, but it couldn’t be further from the truth.
He instead surrounds himself with many of his imprisoned maidens, who now follow his beck and call. His harem became an increasing threat, as nearly 20 women had been swiftly taken by the Duke. A distinguished citizen, Kaito, was infuriated by the loss of his lover.
Kaito was away on a work trip, only to return to the alarming news of his wife’s status. Kaito hated the Duke. he vowed to do anything to get his beloved Miku back. Even if that meant going undercover.
Donning a beautiful frilly dress, the outside smooth and dark blue like his hair, Kaito got ready to reclaim his lover from the mad Duke. Kaito sighed as he slipped a knife down his sleeve. He didn't want to murder someone today, but he justified it simply because of the fact, that the Duke was a nuisance, the town wouldn’t miss him.
Carefully placing on his long blond wig, he hoped to mask his distinguishing blue hair. He set out the front door of his eerily empty house, his lover's apparent absence drove him to get rid of the Duke once and for all.
Kaito’s closest friends cheered as he set off, they all admired his bravery in this situation. Kaito hated this, the dress, the wig, the makeup. It was all too stuffy and embarrassing, he was just grateful his features were feminine enough to pull this off. Stomping ungracefully along the dirt track, he headed to the forest in the rear of the Duke's castle.
His goal was for the Duke to kidnap him, so he could kill him and get back his lover.
Kaito was already sweating beneath the layers, mostly from heat but also from nerves. He was terrified to see if his beloved was unharmed.
Kaito reached the heart of the forest, it was teeming and alive with nature, the moonlight seeped through the trees casting a silver glow on his features. He heard a rustling, suspecting the Duke, his act had begun now.
He aimed to seem like a helpless young maiden, trying to find a way home.
“Hello!” Kaito shouted, “I-is anyone there?”
He twisted on his heels, his frivolous dress swaying with him as he was met face-to-face with the Duke. A startled expression donned his face as he almost fell backwards. The Duke's arm reached out to catch Kaito.
His grip was strong on Kaito’s sleeve, and as he uprighted himself, to keep up the act he pretended to swoon. Kaito had always condoned himself on his skills in trickery, yet this was more forced than he would’ve liked. it pained him to stare into the face of the man who kidnapped his lover, to stare at that face with adoration.
It was simply the heat of the evening, but Kaito’s slight blush made the Duke smirk. Kaito could hardly keep in his laughter ‘He seriously thought I was blushing for him!’
Breaking the eye contact, Kaito looked down, taking in the Duke's attire. He wore a clean frilly shirt with a patterned frock coat, with some overly tight pants.
“What are you doing out here all alone, Mademoiselle?” The Duke questioned.
Kaito aimed to use his most feminine voice possible. “I’m lost, thank you for finding me!” He attempted to show a look of gratefulness.
The Duke smiled as he thought he really saved a young maiden.
“Mademoiselle, you look awfully tired, how long have you been here?” He asked.
“Oh my, probably hours, this forest is like a maze!” Kaito complained.
“Well, in that case, why don’t you come back with me, to freshen and rest up?” The Duke offered, holding out a hand and a charismatic smile.
Kaito smiled through seething teeth, hating every moment, but he’d do anything to see his love again. He put his dainty gloved hand in the Duke’s, as he was led back to the castle.
Entering through the massive doors, Kaito never expected the place to be this marvellous. He would’ve been stunned if he were here under other pretences.
Immediately catching sight of several young women, he felt relieved. his eyes discreetly scanned for Miku, but to his disappointment, she wasn’t in this room. He didn’t give up, as he gently strolled through the large castle, hand in hand with the Duke.
The young women of the place all gave him exhausted and disapproving looks, he assumed they knew the Duke's routine all too well.
Kaito was led to a glorious bed chamber, the room was designed with stunning architecture, with a connecting ensuite and a king-sized bed.
Kaito was most confused, he expected to be thrown in a cellar of sorts, or immediately put to work as one of his concubines.
The Duke released his hand, “Here are your bed-chambers, please use the amenities to your will, and I have some lovely dress choices in the closet, if you please.” The Duke turned on his heels, swiftly leaving.
Kaito was left stunned. This wasn’t what he expected, why was the Duke so hospitable? Kaito paced around reassessing the situation.
That’s it! perhaps the Duke treats his women like this at first, gaining their trust and adoration before making them his sexual servants.
Kaito just had to get through this, then maybe he can see Miku once again when he joins the rest of the women. Kaito aimed to get close to the Duke. If he could win his affections, then maybe he could get close enough to kill him.
Kaito bathed with the door locked, washing away the dirt of the forest along with the tears of his pain. The hole in his heart burned with the desire to see his lover once more.
Now exiting the ensuite, Kaito examined the choices of dresses, he simply dreaded wearing another dress, but this was all a part of his act. He chose a silky purple dress, to match the Duke's hair, he hoped the Duke would like that.
The dress was grand, it had multiple tiers of tulle and an extravagant bodice, he donned his blonde wig, and some light makeup to feminise his face.
He looked almost like a woman, enough to trick the Duke.
Gently opening the door he saw the Duke sitting on his throne, seemingly lost in thought. He smiled as maidens ogled at him, kneeling by his seat with needy hands touching his legs.
Kaito wondered how the women could be this brainwashed, to forget their home life, and submit to this. As he took a footstep onto the cold marble floor his heeled shoes made a click.
The Duke's head rapidly turned, his gaze meeting Kaito’s, he smiled to himself.
He waved a hand at the women fawning over him, they subsequently backed up. the Duke stood and walked over to Kaito, he reached out his hand, indicating for Kaito to take it, and Kaito reluctantly reciprocated.
The Duke lifted Kaito's hand to his supple lips. This time Kaito wasn’t wearing gloves, he felt the Duke's warm lips gently pressed against his knuckles. During this motion, he looked up at Kaito, a burning desire that made Kaito’s stomach twist.
The Duke gently released Kaito’s hand “You look lovely Mademoiselle… oh, I should ask for your name…” The Duke awaited a reply.
“…Kaito.” The Duke smirked as he processed the name.
“Kaito.” The Duke repeated, the word heavy on his lips. “It’s a beautiful name.”
He walked off, looking back at Kaito to indicate him to follow. He was led to a dining hall, a grand table was situated in the middle, made of dark oak with two tall chairs on either end. A banquet of the finest food Kaito had ever seen was splayed across the table.
Kaitos eyes widened with shock, “Where did you get all this food?” he wondered aloud.
“That’s not for you to worry about, please take a seat, Kaito.”
With that Kaito gracefully seated himself down, he was a considerable distance away from the Duke, but still enough to see and talk to him.
Kaito planned to up the flirting, to get closer to the Duke, and his demise.
“Well, dig in!” The Duke said as he poured a cup of wine each.
Kaito brought the cup to his lips, the sharp deep red liquid staining his soft lips as he took a sip. It was stronger tasting than any wine he’d ever had. He eventually began eating the meal in front of him. A roast turkey was in the middle of the table, with an assortment of cooked vegetables and ingredients to choose from.
Kaito and the Duke ate in silence, an unexpected awkwardness in the air. This further perplexed Kaito, hadn’t the Duke done this many times?
After finishing his meal, he sipped the rest of the wine, his head feeling light he stood up.
“That’s some strong wine…” Kaito stated.
“Ah, finest in the land! imported from The North.” The Duke boasted.
Kaito smiled in acknowledgement, soon the Duke arose from his seat as well, standing in front of Kaito, he caressed his face.
“Kaito… you look lovely tonight, your dress is my favourite colour.” The Duke said bashfully.
“I know, that’s why I chose it,” Kaito said just above a whisper.
The room was still, the dim candlelight vaguely highlighting the two figures entwined. The Duke leant in for a kiss, slowly descending towards Kaito’s wine-stained lips.
Kaito took the opportunity to reach into his sleeve. All of a sudden he felt a rush of heat, his head becoming dizzy.
“Wha-“ Kaito slowly collapsed into the Duke's arms, the Duke's kiss landing on his forehead as his eyes closed.
“Sleep my lovely.” The Duke shushed, as he grabbed the blade from Kaito’s limp hand.
The Duke carefully carried Kaito to the bed chamber, ignoring the concerned looks of the other maidens.
He laid Kaito onto his bed, removing his wig.
“I knew it. I knew it was you…” The Duke silently mumbled, a glimmer in his eyes.
He tied together Kaito’s wrists, “Sorry I had to drug you, but I just couldn’t let you hurt me, you understand right? I know why you’re here, but now that you are, I won’t let you leave. You’re mine now.”
The Duke caressed Kaito’s sleeping face, he couldn’t resist so he left another kiss on his forehead, before he then blew out the room's candles, and elegantly left the room. He awaited Kaito’s awakening, then his real fun would begin.
Chapter 2: Revealed But Not Free
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Kaito awakened with a throbbing pain drilling at his skull, his initial thought was a hangover, as he’d experienced that many times with his drinking buddies from town. The memory of the wine came back to him… ‘wine doesn’t make you pass out like that!’ He pondered. The devilish glimpse of The Duke's smirk filled his every sense, his handsomely sculpted face, his cold gaze.
The sharp daylight pierced Kaito’s eyes, he decided to sit up to escape the beam of light shining from the small window. The window was a classic quadrant style, with ornate details carved on the sides of the wooden frame.
The fine details of The Duke’s residence were impressive. reaching up a hand to cover his impending yawn, Kaito was met with the distressing fact, that his hands were tied.
The details of his situation came flooding to him as he became aware of last night's events. He didn’t kill the duke… he was drugged? The burning of the frayed rope grazed tightly against his gentle wrists.
Panic plagued Kaito as he rapidly looked around, hoping to find a way out. He was happy to find his ankles were left untouched, allowing him to sit up from the grand bed. He desperately walked around, pacing as he considered his options, his head blaring with pain.
He grunted as he shoved against the door, it wouldn’t open, the keyhole missing a key, which The Duke most likely had. In pain and defeat, Kaito fell to his knees, the various tules of his skirts pooling on the floor. He was so close to killing The Duke… so close to getting his lover back.
He failed to realise the fiddling noise from the other side of the door as it unlocked and creaked open. The Duke poked his head through, checking if Kaito had awoken. The door stopped as it hit Kaito’s side, The Duke's gaze lowered as he saw Kaito gently sobbing.
“Miku…” He unintelligibly muttered over and over.
The Duke slid through the opening in the door, entering and crouching next to Kaito. He took one of his gloved hands and caressed Kaito’s face. He angled his head to look into his caring gaze, the very gaze that confused Kaito. The Duke was supposed to be evil. An evil man who kidnaps young ladies for his selfish desires, how is someone like that so capable of having such a loving soft gaze?
Kaito’s tears ceased as he sat and looked into The Duke's eyes, a blush spread across The Duke’s face as he noticed Kaito’s reciprocation of his stare. The scene of him gently holding Kaito’s sweet face caused his heart to beat. Kaito was further confused by The Duke's reaction, how could someone so evil, feel flustered?
“Why did you fool me?” The Duke gently asked, his voice steady in comparison to Kaito’s wavering mutters.
“You have someone I love. I want her back.”
The Duke’s gaze flickered down, the warmth escaping his gaze.
“Would you like a change of clothes?” The Duke asked, his gaze once again returning but with a smile that appeared to be a mask of his emotions.
Kaito scoffed at how The Duke glossed over his statement. He pushed away The Duke’s gloved hand, standing up he winced. The blood rushed to his throbbing head, his eyes shut in pain as he allowed himself to adjust.
The Duke’s hand rested on his shoulder, his comforting smile directed towards Kaito hastily cancelled out by Kaito turning around. His skirts spinning in a hypnotising fashion, The Duke stepped back at Kaito’s apparent aversion.
The Duke exited the door, holding it open for Kaito to follow. Kaito heard The Duke leaving, but not the door closing, so he reluctantly turned around and was captured by The Duke’s gaze once again. He furrowed his brows as options raced through his mind, ultimately deciding to cut his losses and follow The Duke.
The Duke smiled slyly as he sauntered down the grand halls, Kaito fearfully following suit as he realised where he was being led. The Duke’s bed chambers.
Kaito still desperately looked around to spot Miku, all he could see were various young women. All with a similar despaired expression, he could’ve sworn he could see faint tears gracing the most innocent-looking of ladies’ eyes. They all wore scandalous outfits, yet they all wore them with great discomfort, Kaito could tell it wasn’t voluntary. They all made their way around the residence, making sure to look as appealing as possible under The Duke’s passing gaze, Kaito saw the glimmer of fear as they scrambled around to perfection.
Kaito gave sympathetic looks to the young women, who looked confused by the situation in front of them, The Duke leading a man to his personal bed chambers?
After the long and uncomfortable journey to his chambers through the long halls, The Duke shut the door behind Kaito.
The Duke smiled “Follow me.” Kaito simply rolled his eyes, before following suit.
They entered The Duke’s vast closet, it was obvious he was a very wealthy man, detailed by his impressive residence and all the things he possessed.
“Pick out anything you would like to wear, I shall get one of my maids to alter it for you.”
Kaito’s eyes lit up as he examined each clothed article. He ended up deciding on a tailored suit, with a double-breasted coat made of seemingly fine wool, it was dark blue. Layered underneath was another expensive-looking article, a waistcoat, slightly more light in colour. Beneath both would be a generic linen shirt and some breeches for the lower half, made of buckskin, they were a pale cream colour. Details like a pocket watch and gloves were readily available on The Duke's impressive dresser table.
The Duke seemed pleased with his choice, taking the items to be altered and leading Kaito out of the spacious closet. Kaito didn’t expect to receive such nice treatment, he just attempted to kill The Duke, and is now being treated to new clothes?
The whole situation eluded Kaito, but he was willing to see The Duke’s strange behaviour out if it meant he gets to see his beloved once more.
Later in the day, Kaito was approached by a young lady, she seemed to have a fearful demeanour to her, like many of the others. She handed Kaito a bag, containing the clothes, she looked at him sympathetically, as if she knew The Duke’s games all too well.
Looking down Kaito noticed she wore similar clothes to everyone else, certainly nothing a respectable young lady would wear willingly.
Kaito too feared The Duke, how could he possibly know he planned to assassinate him? The Duke somehow knew too much and it concerned Kaito, but he would continue to play whatever game he was playing.
Kaito returned to his bed chambers and donned the clothes given to him. They fit like a glove, each seam somehow fitting him perfectly, Kaito wondered how this could be, until he was reminded of his deep unnaturally induced sleep, by the ruffled sheets of the bed.
Kaito stepped out of the room in his brand new clothes, they were far fancier than anything he’d ever worn before, why would The Duke give his prisoner such nice garments? He sought out The Duke, looking around he swiftly caught sight of The Duke on his tall chair.
Situated in the middle of the room The Duke sat, seemingly off in his own world. Young women desperately pawed at his legs and arms, wanting his approval and attention. They looked almost rehearsed by their unison and false expressions of desire. Kaito could tell they wanted out of there as soon as possible.
Clearing his throat he attempted to gain the Duke's attention, which he was rendered successful as The Duke snapped out of his daydreaming and directed his attention to the man spectating him from the balcony.
He slightly smirked as he noticed Kaito’s new clothes and freshly styled hair. He waved his hand, signalling for the women to leave once more. They gladly scurried away, retreating to their respective duties.
The Duke travelled over to the bottom of the stairs as he waited for Kaito. to descend towards him.
“It looks… incredible on you.” The Duke looked almost embarrassed as he seemingly let such adoring words slip.
Ignoring the compliment Kaito asked, “What do you intend to do with me?”
The Duke feigned innocence at the question eliciting Kaito to explain further.
“I tried to kill you, I tricked you… I’m a man. I don’t see why you would keep me around?”
The Duke approached Kaito, “Because I can.” He simply replied before taking Kaito’s hand.
Kaito scoffed at his response, snatching away his hand. “That’s it? How could you have possibly known I was going to kill you?” Kaito humoured him.
“Because I knew it was you. I was anticipating it in fact,”
The Duke’s answers were short and eluded many details, Kaito was unsure how The Duke could have possibly known it was him.
“Realise now, Kaito, maybe everything was not a part of your plan, but perhaps my master plan.”
Kaito stood dumbfounded, pondering what he could mean by that when all of a sudden The Duke gently carded his fingers through Kaito’s blue locks.
“It looks nice like this… your hair.”
Even though it was The Duke dealing this comment, Kaito couldn’t help but blush at the compliment. No one had ever looked at him so adoringly with kind words. No one but his lover.
“Where is she,” Kaito demanded firmly, dismissing The Duke’s hand in his presence.
“In time, patience. My master plan is still in motion.” The Duke snapped his fingers, and after a piercing gaze, the other maidens reluctantly led Kaito back to his bed chambers.
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